A thought is little more than nothing

That’s one of the golden insights I got from reading 10% Happier. A thought is little more than nothing. So why am I allowing myself to be yanked around by my thoughts?

The book says to ask yourself one question: “is this useful?”

• Is ruminating about that meeting earlier today useful?
• Is stressing about your kid’s picky eating useful?
• Is your anxiety about the presentation next week useful?

If it is useful, then so be it. But if not, then remind yourself that a thought is little more than nothing, and let it go.